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Dr. D.J. Verret, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Board Certified Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgeon:

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“Though I am not performing the tongue patch diet, I would caution your readers about anything which places an implant in the mouth. There is a risk of infection as well as a risk of tissue growth into the implant causing long-term pain and scarring of the tongue. This can potentially lead to problems with chewing and speaking in severe cases.”

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Dr. Steven Dayan, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois and Facial Plastic Surgeon & ENT:
“Medically speaking, I would be concerned because it’s a foreign body, and you’re placing it in a part of your body that is laden with bacteria. The mouth is the dirtiest part of your body and the risk for infection would be sizable. If you were to get an infection that would spread to your oral cavity and your throat, it would be quite dangerous. It’s preliminary to jump on this bandwagon. I would want to see more objective evidence that this is worth it.”
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Dr. Jennifer Jablow, Cosmetic Dentist in New York City:
“This procedure seems bizarre almost like a ‘shock’ therapy for eating solid foods. Many concerns are raised here. Besides the patient not getting proper nutrition, potential risks could involve the following:
- An inflammatory reaction to the patch that could lead the tongue to swell so much that it may obstruct breathing.

- Abrasions caused in the mouth from these ragged pieces of sutures scratching the mouth, which can become infected.
- The mouth becoming an acidic environment from reflux due to the all-liquid diet and cavities forming.
- Bad breath.

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Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD:
“A much healthier and less extreme means of weight loss would be to implement a well-balanced diet consisting of high-fiber fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and a minimal amount of fat. This diet in addition to a regular exercise regime will yield the same benefits without the need for a surgical procedure or the pain involved.”
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At the end of the day, my advice is pretty simple when it comes to “tongue patch” diet: Keep your tongue in your mouth and stick to more traditional and safe methods of losing weight.